Natural systems such as soil and groundwater contain a diverse array of microenvironments that are rich in physical, chemical, geological, and biological heterogeneity. Anthropogenic chemicals such as antibiotics, heavy ...

As concerns about the environmental impacts and sustainability of the transportation sector continue to grow, modal energy efficiency is a factor of increasing importance when evaluating benefits and costs of transportation ...

This work has proven the significant role of tensile failure in fracture process of asperities under direct shear loading. The result of this work can be combined with future research to develop a more meaningful relationship ...

Suspended sediment, occurring generally in the earth's water and air environment, is important to land-form development and water and air pollution control. A basic question on sediment suspension in nature fluid body is ...

The concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in urban lake sediments have increased significantly over the past several decades. Increased PAH loadings have been correlated with urbanization, and carbonaceous ...